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“Easton Assassin’ replays greatest hits ** He ‘got into boxing to make some money.’ Hard work, dedication made him a legend.

Larry Holmes fought until age 52, beating Muhammad Ali once and Earnie Shavers twice along the way before retiring for good with a 10-round unanimous decision over Eric “Butterbean” Esch on July 27, 2002. Now, six years after whipping the fat off Butterbean in Norfolk, Va.,…

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